July 19th, 2011, 05:56 PM | #1 |
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Name: Sev
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Targa vs Hotbodies Tail kit?
Hey Ladies and Gents, I'm getting a 2011 250r SE and First up would be a fender eliminator and tail light kit, not a fan of cutting and drilling into new things so its either Targa or Hotbodies. (maybe others?? Suggestions?)
Is there any difference between the two besides the look/price? Will the Targa kit be compatible with say the Shinto integrated tail light? or Can I replace the Tail light with an Led kit using the hotbodies tail? Any input is welcome. Thanks! |
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July 19th, 2011, 09:57 PM | #2 |
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I have the shinto tail light, it is almost the exact same as stock so you shouldnt need to cut with either of those. However I havent tried the targa/hotbodies fender eliminators but they are both no cut elims so should work. I used the hotbodies undertail and even it fit with no cutting to the bike.
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July 20th, 2011, 04:19 AM | #3 |
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The targa kits have a reputation for less than perfect fit. Gaps, etc. Another to consider is the Evotech kit. A European brand, but the U.S. distributor keeps an ebay store, and is a nice guy.
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July 20th, 2011, 10:27 AM | #4 |
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Targa is a seriously crappy product for the money. I have it. Don't buy it.
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July 23rd, 2011, 12:13 PM | #5 |
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Name: Brad
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That terd ugly rear fender is a real PITA. There's not many ways around having to cut it off. Even the "no cut" fender eliminators require you to cut off the fender. I guess the "no cut" claim is in regards to the wiring? Anyhow, I went with the Competition Werkes kit and I am pleased. As long as you make a nice clean cut- it looks great. The main difference I se between the CW and the others is color- the CW is stainless and the others are black. The plate covers up nearly the whole thing so who cares.
I also got the integrated rear tail light at Custom LED and the rear end is all nice and tidy now. |
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July 23rd, 2011, 01:01 PM | #6 |
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p.s. .... stay away from anything labeled "shinto" lol
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July 23rd, 2011, 01:08 PM | #7 | |
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July 24th, 2011, 08:33 PM | #8 |
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So, there are kits that do not require you to cut off the plastic fender???
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